F-Gase: EU-Verordnung 2024/573 über fluorierte Treibhausgase, zur Änderung der Richtlinie (EU) 2019/1937 und zur Aufhebung der Verordnung (EU) Nr. 517/2014 (2024)

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What is the EU 2024 573 F-gas regulation? ›

Regulation (EU) 2024/573 introduces strict rules to decrease the production and consumption of F-gases, particularly hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), in line with the 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the Kigali Amendment to the Protocol.

Information on the new F-Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573

According to the new F-Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573, equipment that falls under this category must utilize natural refrigerants with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) lower than 150 as of 2025.

Key measures of the new F-gas Regulation:

Additional prohibitions on F-gas equipment, products and use of F-gases will apply in the future. The Regulation covers additional equipment and gases, expanding measures to prevent leakage during transportation, installation, servicing, and disposal of equipment and products.

Summary: Regulation (EU) 2024/573 - adopted by the co-legislators on 7 February 2024 - focusing on fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gas). It introduces amendments to Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and repeals Regulation (EU) No 517/2014, also known as the F-Gas Regulation.

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What is banned? F-gases which have the strongest global warming effect (> 2,500) are banned, unless they are recycled or reclaimed from other old equipment. If your refrigeration equipment is affected, then, when it needs a top up of coolant, your service engineer will only be able to use F-gases that aren't banned.

Where are F-gases commonly used in daily life? F-gases are used in common products, equipment and processes such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps, insulation, fire protection, power lines, and aerosol propellants as well as in industrial processes.

What is an F-gas qualification? ›

Taking an F-Gas training course helps those who are in the air conditioning and refrigeration sector to meet the legal requirements needed. There are four types of fluorinated gas. These are nitrogen trifluoride, hydro-fluorocarbons, sulfur hexafluoride, and per-fluorocarbons.

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